Kaiser Permanente has announced a three-year, $10.5 million grant to help Oakland school children stay healthier, improve their attendance rates and academic performance, and learn about international leaders who made a positive impact in their communities.

"We have high expectations for our students and our city, but in order to reach those goals, we must establish conditions that allow children to thrive both academically and socially," said OUSD superintendent Tony Smith. "Creating that environment will require support from every aspect of the Oakland community. So it's tremendously encouraging to see Kaiser Permanente extend its leadership position on this issue and model the type of public-private partnership needed to realize our vision for OUSD."